Thule announced the hiring of Chris Dannewitz as V.P. of Business Development, effective immediately. Dannewitz will be responsible for researching and identifying strategic acquisitions and assisting in the development and implementation of product, bra
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OIA Member Companies Pledge $1.4 million to Disaster Relief
As the eleven nations devastated by the Tsunami begin the arduous process of rebuilding, they will rely heavily on the kindness of people around the world. Outdoor Industry Association is pleased to report that as part of that kindness, to date, we know o
Foot Locker Makes Senior Management Moves; Daly Rejoins Company
Foot Locker announced that Nick Grayston has been promoted to president and CEO of its Foot Locker U.S. division, succeeding Tim Finn who is retiring from the company. The Company also has named Keith Daly president and CEO of its Lady Foot Locker divisi
Jeannie Thoren Joins Dynastar
Jeannie Thoren, the pioneer of women’s-specific ski equipment, joins Dynastar as the company shows its continued commitment to making the best women’s ski equipment on the planet. Thoren will wear many hats as a part of Dynastar/Lange from running an In
Finish Line Acquires ‘Man Alive’ Parent Company
The Finish Line has signed a definitive agreement to acquire, for $12 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to a maximum of $6 million in cash, all of the outstanding capital stock of The Hang Up Shoppes, which does business under the trade name
TNF and Horace Small Sponsor ‘Cops on Top’ Expeditions
Horace Small brand and The North Face brand, both part of VF Corporation, teamed up with Cops on Top – a multi-national, non-profit organization that honors the lives and sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty while protecting and serving their
VF Completes Holoubek Acquisition
VF Imagewear, a division of VF Corporation, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of Holoubek, Inc. With sales in excess of $40 million, Wisconsin-based Holoubek has been an apparel licensee of Harley-Davidson, Motor Company for
Tubbs Hires New Midwest Agency
Tubbs Snowshoes is pleased to announce that the independent rep agency, BRM Representatives, has been hired as the upper Midwest agency for the Tubbs Brand. Bruce Marsh is the principal sales manager for BRM Representatives, which has been incorporated
Adams Trail-A-Bike Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Norco Products Ltd, announced voluntary recalls of the Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment. The Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2
Shoe Carnival December Comps Up 1.1%
Shoe Carnival reported sales for the five-week period ended January 1, 2005 increased 6.4% to $64.3 million from sales of $60.5 million for the five-week period ended January 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 1.1% for the five-week period…
Shoe Pavilion Q4 Comps Jump 14.7%
Shoe Pavilion net sales increased 11.5% to $24.8 million for the thirteen-week fourth quarter ended January 1, 2005, compared to net sales of $22.2 million for the fourteen week fourth quarter ended January 3, 2004. Last year's reported net sales inc
December Comps Climb 1.2% at Stage Stores
Stage Stores reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2005 increased 4.7% to $221.5 million from $211.5 million in the prior year five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 3.1% versus an increase of 1.2%
Wal-Mart Comps Climb 3.0% in December
Wal-Mart Stores reported net sales for the five-week period in December increased 13.4% to $38.4 billion compared to $33.9 billion last year. Same store Sales increased 3.0%…
Gottschalks December Comps Flat; Total Sales Fall 0.5%
Gottschalks same store sales for the month of December 2004 were even with the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 0.5% to $125.2 million from $125.8 million in December 2003. For the month the Company operated one less store than the same per
Shopko Comps Fall 5.3% in December
ShopKo Stores reported consolidated sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 decreased 5.5% to $440.7 million from $466.5 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 5.3%. Although December sales were belo
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